EHS Engineer, Satellites - Hazard & Compliance

SpaceX_Global; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites) to provide technical EHS support for satellite manufacturing. The role requires hands-on expertise across environmental and occupational safety with ability to operate in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead safety reviews, incident investigations, and program development across OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH standards, ensuring compliance and continuous safety improvements within diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of EHS.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and other regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies.
• Implement safety programs including OSHA general industry/construction, HazCom, hazmat, cryogenics, and lock-out/tag-out.
• Develop safety solutions within cost/schedule constraints using hierarchy of controls.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment for hazards and compliance.
• Develop and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.).
• Perform environmental compliance audits per regulatory agencies.
• Analyze data and trends for proactive safety measures.

Skills

3+ years EHS experience

Hazard analysis

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Safety training

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

HazMat handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites) to provide technical EHS support for satellite manufacturing. The role requires hands-on expertise across environmental and occupational safety with ability to operate in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead safety reviews, incident investigations, and program development across OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH standards, ensuring compliance and continuous safety improvements within diverse teams.